Simon Cowell in hospital: X Factor boss 'seen on stretcher' after accident at home - reports

Music and TV mogul was reportedly taken to hospital in an ambulance

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Simon Cowell was been rushed to hospital after an ambulance was called to his home this morning.

According to The Sun, a man was seen "being raced to hospital on a stretcher in a neck brace between 7.30am and 8.30am" after an incident at the X Factor boss's home. Cowell was later photographed returning home and flashing a thumbs up.

Cowell is believed to have fainted and fallen down the stairs. He is reportedly in hospital undergoing tests but is said to be "in a stable condition", The Sun reports.

A source told the publication: "It's been a scary morning. It was very early and Simon was going down his stairs to get some hot milk because he couldn't sleep."

Cowell has been appearing as a judge on the current series of The X Factor, where he is in charge of the Groups category.

He has four out of 12 total acts who will perform live in front of an audience this weekend: Rak-Su, The Cutkelvins, Sean & Conor Price, and wildcard act Jack & Joel.

The first live show is supposed to take place on Saturday 28 October, with the four wildcards competing for a spot.

The Independent has contacted a representative for Simon Cowell

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